Culture / Arts
Culture Briefing
All the new books, music and films that are keeping us entertained this month.
57
October 2012
From Brazil to Mozambique and the Azores to Luanda, we take you on a tour of the Portuguese-speaking world – its people, policies, brands and opportunities.
End Point / Emerging Markets
Observation
As Monocle warms up for a health and better living issue, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé reflects on which Lusophone nations are running ahead of the pack.
Affairs / Politics
Europe Briefing
Vladimir Putin's motorcade, a revamp of Paris's Place de la République, and elections in Lithuania.
Culture / Architecture
Look back in wonder
The white-topped marquees that dot Regent’s park during the Frieze Art Fair have become a fixture of autumnal London. The fair has built an unrivaled reputation for attracting the world’s most exciting mix of industry…
Design / Diplomacy
Dressed to impress
As this issue hits news-stands, the UN General Assembly will be sitting for its 67th session. For those diplomats unsure of how to cut a dash, our fashion editor offers some tips…
Affairs / Politics
Asia Briefing
Protecting Yangon's architecture, tackling illegal mining in Goa, and understanding seismic activity in Taiwan.
Culture / Books
Art/books Briefing
It's time for London's first Frieze Masters, plus a round-up of the latest art sales and books.
Affairs / Government
Q&A Antonio Patriota
Monocle sits down with Brazil’s foreign minister Antonio Patriota in London to ask what he’s doing to take his country’s brand beyond its image of sun and soccer.
Culture / Society
Lusophone top 20
The Portuguese-speaking world is home to some inspirational people; here are some of our favourites.
Affairs / Politics
Americas Briefing
The view from the campaign trail, the sartorial style of Uruguay's president, plus Brazilian coffee, Chilean traffic and Canadian education.
Design / Architecture
A legacy of love
The old master still teaching his would-be successors new tricks, Álvaro Siza is as dedicated to architecture now as when he started his practice 60 years ago. Optimistic despite his country’s predicament, his focus is set…
Affairs / Politics
Africa/Middle East Briefing
We kick off a new series on strategic flight paths, starting with Istanbul to Mogadishu.
Affairs / Politics
Oceania Briefing
Australia's straight-talking foreign minister, election watch in Vanuatu, and the soft power of Kiwi sport.
Design / Architecture
The secret is out
The design vernacular of Comporta has remained intact for decades. Today it’s providing rich inspiration for new developments too.
Affairs / Politics
Defence Briefing
The downfall of Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi in late 2011 had unforeseen consequences: thousands of Tuareg fighters employed by Gaddafi returned to their native Mali, adding considerable steel to a separatist movement in the…
Affairs / Politics
Diplomacy Briefing
We meet Timor-Leste's man in Australia and bring you more dispatches from the diplomatic world.
Design / Architecture
Design/Architecture Briefing
The new Museum of Art and Archeology in Portugal's Côa Valley, plus other projects and players to watch.
Affairs / Emerging Markets
Waiting in the Isles
They’re sunny, beautiful and safe but Portugal doesn’t seem to know what to do with them. Maybe it’s time to start recognising the potential of the Azores.
Edits / Fashion
Inventory No. 57
This month you can stock your kitchen with new kit before settling down with a good book and a glass of something – beer, wine or milk and honey, as you see fit.
Affairs / Business Hubs
Staying power
The Venezuelan port town of Maracaibo has long stood out from the rest of the country. Oil wealth means it’s set to become a Latin American hub – and a major pro-commerce, anti-Chávez stronghold in forthcoming elections
Edits / Food & Drink
The Agrarian Kitchen
Three years ago, Australian chef Rodney Dunn and his wife swapped the city for the countryside to start their own farm-based cooking school. It’s a growing concern...
Business / Management
It's a mall world
Shopping malls in São Paulo are a cut above, with champagne bars, inhouse tailors and attentive service. Being a shop assistant can be a lucrative career and all this is because of Brazil’s new wealth. Monocle investigates…
Edits / Travel
Heli vision
Heli Air Monaco is still going strong after 36 years. The company’s secret? Embrace innovation while covering the basics of professional service.
Edits / Industry
Real corker
Amorim, a cork producer since 1870, is barking up the right tree after a company revamp and now supplies iconic wine estates as well as fashion houses and Nasa.
Business / Industry
Drone Home
Unmanned military planes and helicopters are a controversial subject but visitors and exhibitors at the Unmanned Systems North America trade fair were unfazed. They’re more excited about drones that can do the housework.
Edits / Recipes
Green machine
Most restaurants boast of using only fresh ingredients but they don’t come much fresher than at De Kas.
Business / Government
Toeing the party line
As Barack Obama’s chief of protocol, Capricia Marshall is the public face of the White House when ambassadors and diplomats are in town. Keen to cement her legacy, she tells us how she gets things done in between the black…
Affairs / Emerging Markets
Executive exodus
With their country in the midst of economic ruin, thousands of Portuguese nationals are heading to skills-starved Angola in search of lucrative jobs. It may be boosting the former colony’s economy, but is everyone going to…
Business / Business Hubs
Business Briefing
We report on how Portuguese and Brazilian middle classes are choosing France as their top European destination. Plus, why the new wave of coffee makers popping up in America looks a little bit like the old wave.
Edits / Food & Drink
My Last Meal: Menu building
Architect Isay Weinfeld would go all out, eating all his favourite unhealthy treats for his ‘last meal’. For the starter he’d visit a family restaurant full of character, moving on to the Fasano hotel for his main, followed…
Affairs / Entrepreneurialism
From Portugal, with mixed feelings
All of these emigrants can agree on one thing: there is money to be earned in Luanda. Yet their feelings about living in Angola differ vastly...
Culture / Television
Glued to the screen
Evolving news coverage, new lifestyle shows and perennially popular soaps; it’s impossible to take your eyes off the Portuguese-language television that’s emanating from Brazil and taking the world by storm. Do not adjust…
Edits / Architecture
Expo 57: Rebels in hard hats
Maputo's turbulent history includes colonial rule, war and regime change. And it's a rich history told in the buildings that line the streets of Mozambique's capital.
Affairs / Government
Talk it out
The Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries is made up of eight countries spanning four continents, sharing only that common tongue. Monocle paid a visit to find out if they are all singing from the same hymn sheet.
Business / Business Hubs
Flying the flag
From Portugal's telecoms giants to a Brazilian flip-flop maker, we pick 15 companies making waves in Portuguese-speaking world and beyond.